The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) at a news conference in Panama City, has raised new…
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NUPENG seeks speedy passage of PIB
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Monday urged the National Assembly…
Drewry: Carriers could see higher 2017 contract rates
The recent rally in Asia to Europe spot market rates has improved carriers’ chances of securing…
Piracy in Asia drops by 65% – ReCAAP
Between January and September 2016, a total of 59 incidents involving armed robbery or acts of…
Hanjin Shipping wins court approval to wind down Europe business
Hanjin Shipping Co., South Korea’s largest container line that has put its Asia-U.S. business on sale…
Akwa Ibom governor pledges more support to Navy
Disturbed by the continuous threat posed by sea pirates and other criminals operating in the Niger…
Cyprus to get Deputy Ministry of Shipping
After two decades of campaigning, the shipping industry in Cyprus has welcomed a bill that is…
VLCC rates to stay firm on high cargo volumes
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) could dip but are likely to remain firm…
APM Terminals Bahrain wins ISO re-certification
APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has re-certified its quality management systems…
Piraeus port grounded by pilotage boat breakdowns
The new Cosco Shipping management of Piraeus were reminded of the realities of dealing with a…
Greek shipping companies fined $1.5m for pollution
A district judge in Seattle, Washington has sentenced the owner and operator of a Greek bulk…
Old Panamaxes slowly fading away, says Clarksons
The ‘old Panamax’ sector seems to be slowly fading away, falling from 969 units in 2012 to 796…